La Liga, Saturday, 13.04.2024
The third-last team in the table receives the second in the table, so the Cadiz FC Barcelona betting tip can only go in one direction on paper, namely towards an away win.
However, this match could be more exciting than the Catalans in particular would like. After all, the underdogs are not necessarily among the Blaugrana’s favorite opponents.
Of course, my bet for you includes a Barca victory, but it won’t be a big one. I’ll give you the reasons in the following preview:
Cadiz are in the midst of a fight for survival. However, it is still possible to close the gap to the safety margin.
Mauricio Pellegrino has not yet been able to lead the club out of the relegation zone, but with eight points from the last five league games, Cadiz should not be written off just yet.
The Andalusians have been particularly strong at home recently and are unbeaten in three games. A draw and two wins, including a more than surprising 2-0 win against Atletico Madrid, will give Xavi reason to ponder on the Barca bench.
After all, the hosts have also scored against the Catalans in two of their last three home games. The sensational 2-0 win in December 2020 was followed by a nil-nil result just under a year later
The last clash at home in the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla ended in a nasty 4-0 defeat last season.
I’m expecting a tighter affair on Saturday, as the Andalusians’ form is on the up, even if that hasn’t yet translated into an improvement in class
If you take a look at the table of the last five games, you will see that “El Submarino Amarillo” are in sixth place in this ranking.
This probably explains why the Cadiz Barcelona odds for an away win are relatively high at 1.85, especially as it’s a clash between the team in third and second place in the table.
The Andalusians are the clear underdogs, although win odds of around 4.50 do not exactly suggest a debacle. The draw brings widespread 3.60.
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FC Barcelona is the clear favorite, but there are a few things that speak against a resounding victory.
First and foremost, the Champions League. After the 3:2 win away at PSG, the focus will certainly be on the second leg at Camp Nou on Tuesday
The semi-finals are within reach, but the championship is as good as over. The gap to Real Madrid is eight points and is probably too big to defend the title after all.
Accordingly, Xavi will probably rest one or two of his top stars on Saturday. In my view, that changes the starting position considerably. With their best line-up, the Blaugrana are usually capable of a resounding victory in Cadiz. That was demonstrated not least by their last appearance at the Nuevo Mirandilla. Just under a year ago, Barca celebrated a 4-0 victory
Barcelona are unbeaten in twelve competitive matches. Three draws contrast with nine wins, including five in a row recently.
What I find interesting is the fact that the Catalans have rarely delivered resounding victories recently, especially against supposed underdogs. For example, there were victories against Las Palmas and Mallorca with just one goal difference
That’s why I expect Barca to do no more than the bare minimum in the game in Cadiz. The hosts are good for a goal, as a glance at our new signing Crazybuzzer shows. The bet “Cadiz to score at least one goal” is a close 1.50.
In the last five games, Pellegrino’s side have only failed to score once
In my opinion, the match between Cadiz and Barcelona will not be quite as clear-cut as the online betting providers are predicting. Instead, I expect a relatively close match.
The yellow submarine is fighting against relegation and needs every point to stay in sight of the safety net. A win against the favored Catalans would be just what they need.
Barca, on the other hand, will focus more on the top flight, because unlike the Spanish championship, promotion to the CL semi-finals is a realistic prospect.
For this reason, Xavi will probably not play with the full squad, which increases Cadiz’s chances of springing a surprise.
Therefore my Cadiz FC Barcelona betting tip is: Home win with handicap +1!
